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UK_2023_Social Media Management and Listening Solution - AWARD

BRITISH COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2024 at 20:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has awarded a contract for a global Social Media Management and Listening solution. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, concluded on 31st January 2024. The contract period is from 27th March 2024 to 26th March 2026. The British Council is located in London, United Kingdom, and the delivery addresses include British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The industry category is services.

This tender for Social Media Management and Listening solution by the British Council offers growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in software supply services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this procurement. Businesses should note the contract period and the global scope of the project to align their proposals with the British Council's digital marketing and communication goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_2023_Social Media Management and Listening Solution - AWARD

Notice Description

The British Council is looking to procure a global Social Media Management and Listening solution for the organisation. The aim is to enhance our social media capabilities and establish a strong and impactful online presence across the entire British Council. Additionally, we would like the system to contribute to streamlining our global marketing strategy and improving overall efficiency. The provider will support the British Council in achieving our digital marketing and communication goals. The purpose and scope of this Invitation to tender (ITT) and supporting documents is to explain in further detail the requirements of the British Council and the process for submitting a tender proposal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a1ca38d-ff31-4fee-aaea-3372f7e51115
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2024 - 26 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOTSUITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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